The average bus between Pontefract and Chester takes 7h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Pontefract and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Chester. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Chester station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Pontefract to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Pontefract and Chester is 118.5 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 11m.